Agriculture - Times-Union Newspaper

E-Edition

Local Altrusa Club Wins District Service Award

Altrusa International of Warsaw Inc. was awarded the Altrusa International District Six Mamie L. Bass Service Award at the District’s Annual Conference held recently in Springfield, Ill.
Kosciusko 4-H Horse, Pony Judging Team Earns Awards

The Kosciusko County 4-H Horse and Pony Judging Team recently completed another successful year.
New Spot, More Room for Apple Fest Antique Tractors

NAPPANEE – A new location this year will give antique tractors displayed at the Apple Festival room to flex their muscles a bit more.
Champion Steer, Queen

Kristin Quick of Warsaw recently attended the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis where she won 4-H Grand Champion Dairy Feeder Steer. Quick was also chosen as the 2013 Indiana State Dairy Steer Queen.
Beef Twilight Tour Time

This year’s beef twilight tour offers fun and fellowship for all area beef producers Sept. 8 starting at 5 p.m. The 15th addition heads south of Pierceton. All who attend will get to see great cattle, handling facilities and enjoy a delicious meal sponsored by the Kosciusko County Cattlemen’s Association.
Purdue Extension - Start a Garden in Your Backyard

Are you thinking about starting your own garden? Not sure where to start, what or when to plant? Then “Start a Garden in Your Backyard” is the hands-on workshop for you.
2012 Soil Water Conservation District Award Winners

Environmental Education Award
Ethel McClelland (top photo, L) and David Homan (R) were given the Environmental Education Award at Tuesday night’s SWCD dinner.
'Soil Health' Theme of Multi-County Workshop

BOURBON – Kosciusko County farmers are on a health kick.
Purdue Safety Expert: Take Precautions During Harvest Season

Farmers can take steps during harvest season to avoid accidents in grains bins, a Purdue Extension farm safety expert says.
Rabbit Club Well Represented

Kosciusko County 4-H Rabbit Club was well represented at the Indiana State Fair this year.
Assistance Available For Livestock And Poultry Deaths Due To Extreme Heat

INDIANAPOLIS – Julia A. Wickard, State Executive Director of USDA's Farm Service Agency in Indiana reminds livestock and poultry producers throughout Indiana that FSA programs may be available to assist them.

Many are dealing with inclement weather, which is causing serious harm to livestock due to extreme heat conditions over the last few weeks.
Coloring Contest, Ag Olympics, Red Petunia Project And Delicious Food Highlight Taste Of Ag

You and your family celebrate the diversity of Kosciusko County agriculture Tuesday at “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair”, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.
Syngenta, Clunette Elevator Raise $5K For FFA

Syngenta and Clunette Elevator Co. Inc. in Leesburg, Indiana have united to generate $5,000 in support of future leaders in agriculture.
2011 SWCD Live Spring Fish Sale

Kosciusko Soil and Water Conservation District annually holds a Spring live fish sale. The fish sale will take place May 19.
Warsaw FFA Goes To Convention

On June 15, Warsaw Future Famers Of America members packed their bags and headed to Purdue University where the 80th Indiana State FFA Convention was held.
Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation District

Stormwater is the runoff that occurs during rainstorms.
Bio-Fuels Economist Speaks At Annual Extension Meeting

Because of the controversy about ethanol in Kosciusko County, Dr. Otto Doering said Monday he was almost afraid to broach the topic, but Purdue's agriculture economic specialist talked about this kind of bio-energy anyway.
4-H Club News

Reports from the Burket Country Neighbors, Milford Successful 4-H'ers and the Syracuse Community Hands
Kosciusko County Saddle Club March Meeting About Foaling

The Kosciusko County Saddle Club welcomes Dr. Stephanie Coats of the Milford Veterinary Clinic March 11.

The public is invited to attend the presentation on "Foaling Mares," which begins at 2 p.m. in the Munson Building at 216 N. Lake St. in Warsaw.
Farmers Invited To Conservation Coffee, Indoor Pasture Tour

A unique opportunity to learn about ways to get paid to put conservation practices on the land is coming to Teel's Family Restaurant March 7 at 9:30 a.m.
Tours In 2007 Will Feature Indiana's Diversified Farming

The 2007 Indiana Farm Sustainability Tours feature Hoosier farmers leading the way in a variety of innovative practices that add value to their farms and their communities.